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New Year Cake Pops Recipe: Celebrate with Cute, Bite-Sized Cake on a Stick Without an Oven

Food23 Dec 2025 10:16 GMT+7

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New Year Cake Pops Recipe: Celebrate with Cute, Bite-Sized Cake on a Stick Without an Oven

Tired of big, messy cake slices? This New Year, try making "Cake Pops," an irresistibly cute treat that's not only photogenic but also portion-controlled, helping you manage your intake more easily.

Here's the recipe for Cake Pops to prepare for your New Year celebration with these adorable cake-on-a-stick treats.

This Cake Pops recipe is special because it's very easy to make, requiring no professional baking skills.

Ingredients for Cake Pops

  • Cake Base: Pre-made cake (recommended low-fat version or whole wheat banana cake for a healthier option), 1 loaf.
  • Binder: Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese, 2–3 tablespoons (helps the cake mixture hold together in balls).
  • Coating: Dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa (provides antioxidants).
  • Sticks: Ice cream sticks or cake pop sticks.
  • Toppings: Brightly colored sugar sprinkles, finely chopped nuts, or toasted shredded coconut.

How to Make Cake Pops

1. Crumble or grind the cake into fine crumbs in a mixing bowl.

2. Add Greek yogurt or cream cheese gradually and knead until the cake mixture starts to hold together like modeling clay.

3. Shape the mixture into small round balls or creative shapes of bite-sized portions, then place them on a tray.

4. Dip the stick slightly into melted chocolate, then insert it into each cake ball. The chocolate acts as glue to keep the stick in place. Freeze for 15–20 minutes to set.

5. Dip each cake pop completely into melted dark chocolate, then gently shake off any excess.

6. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle your choice of toppings to add a festive New Year touch. Place the cake pops upright in foam or a glass and wait for the coating to harden.

Cake Pops are a creative and perfect New Year treat. Tie small gold or red ribbons around the sticks to transform these simple sweets into charming "New Year gifts" that warmly delight your guests.